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Sample code for most common use cases?

 

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Hi all,

I wonder if there are sample codes of recommended methods for the most common use cases. I know IB API has sample code, but it's on very low level (e.g. get price of a stock). Sample codes of such use cases can be very helpful:
  1. monitor the price of stock XYZ. If the price reaches x1, send a limit order of price x2. If the price drops to x3, cancel the order if not executed yet.
  2. get option chain of SPX, filter the expirations and strikes by some defined rules, and monitor the prices (bid/ask) for the options filtered. If some condition is met, send an order to buy a spread (buy x and sell y)
I know IB API takes an async approach and implementing the above use cases can have various ways. I think any method from an experienced programmer would be good to start. It teaches newbies how to organize all pieces into a functional trading software.

Thank you!
 

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Getting back on this topic, I found a website providing useful code samples for common use cases of TWI API:?

Some contents:

Just wanted to share and hope it can help others too.


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Subject: [TWS API] Sample code for most common use cases?
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Hi all,

I wonder if there are sample codes of recommended methods for the most common use cases. I know IB API has sample code, but it's on very low level (e.g. get price of a stock). Sample codes of such use cases can be very helpful:
  1. monitor the price of stock XYZ. If the price reaches x1, send a limit order of price x2. If the price drops to x3, cancel the order if not executed yet.
  2. get option chain of SPX, filter the expirations and strikes by some defined rules, and monitor the prices (bid/ask) for the options filtered. If some condition is met, send an order to buy a spread (buy x and sell y)
I know IB API takes an async approach and implementing the above use cases can have various ways. I think any method from an experienced programmer would be good to start. It teaches newbies how to organize all pieces into a functional trading software.

Thank you!

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